Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Scholarships for Chinese Language Study in Taiwan
1. MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES)
- for students/people at age 18 or up to learn Chinese, beginners are also welcomed.
- only for 2 months, 6~7 or 7~8 in summer for our DC office (http://www.moetwdc.org/).
- recipients can choose a language center he/she likes to go.
- only for American citizens of our service states, check the link to see which Division should you reach
for the award: http://www.tw.org/scholarships/. Other Divisions may provide a longer award.
2. Scholarship Program for Advanced Mandarin Studies (AMS)
- for advanced Chinese learners (>= 6-semester AP and/or university-level Mandarin study).
- can be up to 12 months.
- for all American students (or recent graduates).
- recipients can choose a language center he/she likes to go.
- we work with US DOE for the award: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/iegps/tecro.html.
- Only provided by our DC Cultural Division.
3. Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program
(TUSA)
- for advanced Chinese learners.
- only for July and August 2 months.
- operated mainly by President, Vice President and colleagues of TUSA, located in Arkansas or nearby.
- recipients will go to one language center together. (from 2012, it's at the National Cheng-Kung University)
- for all American students (or recent graduates).
- details or most correct information needs to be found at the TUSA website: http://taiwanusalliance.com/
Keio Academy of New York Paid Summer Internship and Residential Life Staff
Keio Academy of New York, a private co-educational high school located in Purchase New York is seeking applications for following positions for its summer program--Keio Academy of New York US-JAPAN Summer Cultural Experience 2013.
For questions please contact Mr. Ryuta Ohtani Administrative Director at keiosummer@keio.edu
Keio Academy of New York is now hiring Dormitory Supervisors to work in our Summer Program, US-JAPAN SUMMER CULTURAL EXPERIENCE 2013. The positions are for both the girls’ and the boys’ dormitories. Room and board will be provided. Term of employment will be between Friday, July 19th, 2013 and Sunday, August 4th, 2013. This includes a training period, preparation, and post-program wrap-up.
Application:
Send a cover letter written in English and a resume (MUST include contact information of at least one reference) to Keio Academy Summer Program Office at keiosummer@keio.edu by Tuesday, April 30, 2013. You must write “Summer Program Dorm Supervisor” in the subject line of the e-mail.All documents must be in PDF file format.
Any application without “Summer Program Dorm Supervisor” written on the subject line, missing a cover letter or reference information, or not in the proper format will not be considered. Application accepted until the position is filled.
POSITION: Undergraduate and Graduate Student Paid Internship:
Paid Internship, Keio Academy of New York seeks undergraduate and graduate student paid interns for “US-JAPAN Summer Cultural Experience 2013”. Maximum of ten undergraduate or graduate students Period of Internship: July 18(Thu.), 2013 – August 4(Sun), 2013 This period also includes unpaid mandatory training sessions to ensure safety and wellbeing of the staff and participants
Status of Internship: Residential (Interns will be provided on-campus student housing and meals.)
Pay scale: $ 7.25 per hour
Working Hour: 6 days a week (one day off per week), approximately 40hours per week
Must hold a legal status to work in the US (F-1 visa students will not be accepted) Must possess a social security number
Internship Description:
Qualifications
Excellent command of English languageA good team player in a multi-cultural settingAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced program environment[For Non-native speakers of Japanese] At least two years of college-level Japanese language or cultural studies strongly preferred An undergraduate or a graduate student in education, international studies, intercultural communication, or related major preferredWilling to engage in the off duties recreational activities with participantsWilling to learn operational and administrative undertakings of a residential educational institutionExperience in working with youth and/or experience in living/studying/working in another country in a cross-cultural environment preferredPrior high school or college on or off campus residential life experience is a plusMedia arts or digital technology related experience helpful
All Positions will work under direct supervision of the program director, and at timeswith the administrative directorEnsure program participants’ health, safety, hygiene, discipline, group dynamics and social adjustment and look out for early signs of a serious problem or danger and refer them to program director or an appropriate staffAssist program staff with guiding the participants through a daily schedule of activitiesAssist administrative tasks as assigned If bilingual, be an interpreter for the participants, their parents, DCTV staff, and other staff members as needed.
Application:
Send a cover letter written in English and a resume (MUST include contact information of at least one reference, as well as phone number and e-mail address of the applicant) to Keio Academy Summer Program Office at keiosummer@keio.edu by Monday, March 18, 2013. You must write “Internship Position” in the subject line of the e-mail. All documents must be in PDF file format. Any application without “Internship Position” written on the subject line, missing a cover letter or reference information, or not in the proper format will not be considered.
Please visit our website to learn more about the programhttp://www.keio.edu/english/
Regarding employment opprtunitieshttp://www.keio.edu/english/
For questions please contact Mr. Ryuta Ohtani Administrative Director at keiosummer@keio.edu
POSITION: Summer Program Dormitory Advisor
Keio Academy of New York is now hiring Dormitory Supervisors to work in our Summer Program, US-JAPAN SUMMER CULTURAL EXPERIENCE 2013. The positions are for both the girls’ and the boys’ dormitories. Room and board will be provided. Term of employment will be between Friday, July 19th, 2013 and Sunday, August 4th, 2013. This includes a training period, preparation, and post-program wrap-up.
Application:
Send a cover letter written in English and a resume (MUST include contact information of at least one reference) to Keio Academy Summer Program Office at keiosummer@keio.edu by Tuesday, April 30, 2013. You must write “Summer Program Dorm Supervisor” in the subject line of the e-mail.All documents must be in PDF file format.
Any application without “Summer Program Dorm Supervisor” written on the subject line, missing a cover letter or reference information, or not in the proper format will not be considered. Application accepted until the position is filled.
POSITION: Undergraduate and Graduate Student Paid Internship:
Paid Internship, Keio Academy of New York seeks undergraduate and graduate student paid interns for “US-JAPAN Summer Cultural Experience 2013”. Maximum of ten undergraduate or graduate students Period of Internship: July 18(Thu.), 2013 – August 4(Sun), 2013 This period also includes unpaid mandatory training sessions to ensure safety and wellbeing of the staff and participants
Status of Internship: Residential (Interns will be provided on-campus student housing and meals.)
Pay scale: $ 7.25 per hour
Working Hour: 6 days a week (one day off per week), approximately 40hours per week
Must hold a legal status to work in the US (F-1 visa students will not be accepted) Must possess a social security number
Internship Description:
Qualifications
Excellent command of English languageA good team player in a multi-cultural settingAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced program environment[For Non-native speakers of Japanese] At least two years of college-level Japanese language or cultural studies strongly preferred An undergraduate or a graduate student in education, international studies, intercultural communication, or related major preferredWilling to engage in the off duties recreational activities with participantsWilling to learn operational and administrative undertakings of a residential educational institutionExperience in working with youth and/or experience in living/studying/working in another country in a cross-cultural environment preferredPrior high school or college on or off campus residential life experience is a plusMedia arts or digital technology related experience helpful
All Positions will work under direct supervision of the program director, and at timeswith the administrative directorEnsure program participants’ health, safety, hygiene, discipline, group dynamics and social adjustment and look out for early signs of a serious problem or danger and refer them to program director or an appropriate staffAssist program staff with guiding the participants through a daily schedule of activitiesAssist administrative tasks as assigned If bilingual, be an interpreter for the participants, their parents, DCTV staff, and other staff members as needed.
Application:
Send a cover letter written in English and a resume (MUST include contact information of at least one reference, as well as phone number and e-mail address of the applicant) to Keio Academy Summer Program Office at keiosummer@keio.edu by Monday, March 18, 2013. You must write “Internship Position” in the subject line of the e-mail. All documents must be in PDF file format. Any application without “Internship Position” written on the subject line, missing a cover letter or reference information, or not in the proper format will not be considered.
Please visit our website to learn more about the programhttp://www.keio.edu/english/
Regarding employment opprtunitieshttp://www.keio.edu/english/
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Allex Foundation's Intensive Chinese and Japanese Summer Language Program
Location:
Portland State University
Dates:
June 24 – August 9, 2013.
Scholarships:
Substantial scholarships are available through the ALLEX Foundation.
Program Overview:
This program is designed to train students to speak and listen to Chinese or Japanese, and to introduce students to reading and writing the language. At the end of the course students will be expected to perform in all four skills—speaking, listening, reading and writing—at a basic level of proficiency. Students will not only learn to speak the language; they will also develop an understanding of Chinese or Japanese interpersonal behavior. The ultimate goal is to teach students not just to speak Chinese or Japanese, but to function successfully in Chinese or Japanese culture—to present yourself as an intelligent person in the culture using the language. Students will learn to speak and perform correctly in a variety of social situations.
June 24 – August 9, 2013.
Scholarships:
Substantial scholarships are available through the ALLEX Foundation.
Program Overview:
This program is designed to train students to speak and listen to Chinese or Japanese, and to introduce students to reading and writing the language. At the end of the course students will be expected to perform in all four skills—speaking, listening, reading and writing—at a basic level of proficiency. Students will not only learn to speak the language; they will also develop an understanding of Chinese or Japanese interpersonal behavior. The ultimate goal is to teach students not just to speak Chinese or Japanese, but to function successfully in Chinese or Japanese culture—to present yourself as an intelligent person in the culture using the language. Students will learn to speak and perform correctly in a variety of social situations.
For more information, please see: http://www.allex.org/summer
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Last Week to Apply for 2013 Sigur Center Language and Research Grants!
 |
| Summer Asian Language Fellow, Kalisha Holmes on the Great Wall |
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies is pleased to announce grants for language study and field research for Summer 2013. Students with an interest in furthering their Asian language skills or conducting field research in Asia are highly encouraged to apply. All GW BA, MA and PhD students are eligible for Language Grants. Asian Field Research Grants are open to MA and PhD students. Students may apply regardless of nationality.
All grant applications are due by February 15, 2013. Please find links to application materials and details for each grant below:
**Please note that the Sigur Center has substantial funding specifically dedicated to sending students to study Chinese in Taiwan. We strongly recommend that, if you would like to study Chinese abroad, you apply for this grant. If you want to study in China, you must apply for the Asian Language Grant, which has no such specific monies for Chinese language study.**
* (MA and PhD students only)
Requirements:
Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts throughout the course of the program and, during the fall semester, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other grant recipients about your experience abroad. Find a full list of requirements for each specific grant by clicking on the grants above, or visiting the Sigur Center website HERE.
Korean Government Scholarship for Graduate Study in South Korea
Applications for the 2013 Korean Government Scholarship
Program, which is designed for American students wanting to pursue their master’s
doctoral education in Korea, are now open. For more information, including
application submission dates and selection criteria, please visit http://kecdc.org/xe/?document_srl=5131#0.
Japan Center for Michigan Universities in Hikone, Japan Seeking Student Services Coordinator
The Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU)
in Hikone, Japan, is
currently recruiting for a full time Student
Services Coordinator. Details
as follows:
Duties: The Student Services Coordinator (“SSC”) is responsible for
maintaining a living and learning environment that promotes the overall
personal well-being of all students participating in JCMU programs. Duties
include but are not limited to assisting non-Japanese students in the
transition to life in Japan and to functioning effectively within the JCMU
environment and the Japanese culture. Duties also include taking students
and foreign faculty to the doctor. Responsibilities are in the areas of
student orientation and residence life with oversight of service learning,
community involvement, evaluation and assessment of JCMU student related
activities, as well as supervision of student arrival and departure
preparation. The SSC will communicate with administrative and academic staff
both in Japan and the U.S. through regularly scheduled meetings and written
reports. The SSC responds to student emergency situations and is expected to
be available on an on call basis during the week and 24 hours a day on
weekends when on duty. Weekend duty is shared with other faculty and staff
depending on need and availability. The SSC should be skilled in conflict
resolution and, when appropriate, take disciplinary action in the case of
disruptive behavior. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all
residents are aware of residential policies and have been trained in
emergency fire, earthquake, and other disaster procedures. The SSC is a
resource person to students and makes appropriate referrals as necessary in
academic, personal and financial matters. The SSC must be available to
students and staff on a daily basis through scheduled office hours and is
responsible for scheduling and promoting educational activities and seminars
related to health, safety, security, cultural issues and other activities
that enhance the students’ educational experience while at JCMU. The
coordinator reports to the Resident Director and may be asked to perform
other relevant duties.
as follows:
Duties: The Student Services Coordinator (“SSC”) is responsible for
maintaining a living and learning environment that promotes the overall
personal well-being of all students participating in JCMU programs. Duties
include but are not limited to assisting non-Japanese students in the
transition to life in Japan and to functioning effectively within the JCMU
environment and the Japanese culture. Duties also include taking students
and foreign faculty to the doctor. Responsibilities are in the areas of
student orientation and residence life with oversight of service learning,
community involvement, evaluation and assessment of JCMU student related
activities, as well as supervision of student arrival and departure
preparation. The SSC will communicate with administrative and academic staff
both in Japan and the U.S. through regularly scheduled meetings and written
reports. The SSC responds to student emergency situations and is expected to
be available on an on call basis during the week and 24 hours a day on
weekends when on duty. Weekend duty is shared with other faculty and staff
depending on need and availability. The SSC should be skilled in conflict
resolution and, when appropriate, take disciplinary action in the case of
disruptive behavior. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all
residents are aware of residential policies and have been trained in
emergency fire, earthquake, and other disaster procedures. The SSC is a
resource person to students and makes appropriate referrals as necessary in
academic, personal and financial matters. The SSC must be available to
students and staff on a daily basis through scheduled office hours and is
responsible for scheduling and promoting educational activities and seminars
related to health, safety, security, cultural issues and other activities
that enhance the students’ educational experience while at JCMU. The
coordinator reports to the Resident Director and may be asked to perform
other relevant duties.
The student services coordinator is a full-time annually
renewable position
with an anticipated start date of May 20, 2013. Salary is commensurate with
qualifications. Compensation includes Japanese benefits.
Required qualifications: bachelors degree, Japanese language proficiency
(native, JLPT 2, ILR scale of 4 or 5 or equivalent), English language
proficiency (native, TOEFL 550, ILR scale of 4 or 5, or equivalent) and
experience in college residential life or college counseling, study abroad
and conflict resolution. The SSC must have experience living in the United
States and Japan. Candidates should have or be willing to get a Japanese
drivers license. Preferred: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student
Affairs, Counseling or related field. The candidate should possess excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, cross-cultural awareness and
sensitivity to diversity.
Application: Applications are due by March 1, 2013. Review will begin
immediately on March 2, 2013. All submissions received by March 1, 2013
will be considered.
Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three
(3) references in one PDF document to bmccracken@jcmu.net. Please put
“Application for SSC position” in the subject line and address the letter of
application to Benjamin J McCracken, Resident Director, Japan Center for
Michigan Universities, Hikone Japan.
with an anticipated start date of May 20, 2013. Salary is commensurate with
qualifications. Compensation includes Japanese benefits.
Required qualifications: bachelors degree, Japanese language proficiency
(native, JLPT 2, ILR scale of 4 or 5 or equivalent), English language
proficiency (native, TOEFL 550, ILR scale of 4 or 5, or equivalent) and
experience in college residential life or college counseling, study abroad
and conflict resolution. The SSC must have experience living in the United
States and Japan. Candidates should have or be willing to get a Japanese
drivers license. Preferred: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student
Affairs, Counseling or related field. The candidate should possess excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, cross-cultural awareness and
sensitivity to diversity.
Application: Applications are due by March 1, 2013. Review will begin
immediately on March 2, 2013. All submissions received by March 1, 2013
will be considered.
Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three
(3) references in one PDF document to bmccracken@jcmu.net. Please put
“Application for SSC position” in the subject line and address the letter of
application to Benjamin J McCracken, Resident Director, Japan Center for
Michigan Universities, Hikone Japan.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Last Week to Apply for 2013 Sigur Center Language and Research Grants!
|
| Summer Asian Language Fellow, Kalisha Holmes on the Great Wall |
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies is pleased to announce grants for language study and field research for Summer 2013. Students with an interest in furthering their Asian language skills or conducting field research in Asia are highly encouraged to apply. All GW BA, MA and PhD students are eligible for Language Grants. Asian Field Research Grants are open to MA and PhD students. Students may apply regardless of nationality.
All grant applications are due by February 15, 2013. Please find links to application materials and details for each grant below:
**Please note that the Sigur Center has substantial funding specifically dedicated to sending students to study Chinese in Taiwan. We strongly recommend that, if you would like to study Chinese abroad, you apply for this grant. If you want to study in China, you must apply for the Asian Language Grant, which has no such specific monies for Chinese language study.**
* (MA and PhD students only)
Requirements:
Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts throughout the course of the program and, during the fall semester, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other grant recipients about your experience abroad. Find a full list of requirements for each specific grant by clicking on the grants above, or visiting the Sigur Center website HERE.
Please email gsigur@gwu.edu with any questions.
Stimson Center Now Accepting Applications for South Asia and Space Internship Position
The South Asia program at
Stimson offers fall, summer, and spring internships to highly motivated and
talented individuals prepared to apply their skills to a broad range of topics.
The programs work under the direction of Michael Krepon, co-founder of Stimson,
and a leading expert in South Asian regional issues, nuclear nonproliferation,
and space security.
This internship provides an excellent opportunity for individuals with a demonstrated interest in these topics to enhance their understanding of the issues and build on their experiences. This internship is suitable for those with some background in South Asian regional studies or nonproliferation but little work experience. The intern will have the unique opportunity to work on a variety of topics during the term. The intern will be primarily associated with the South Asia program, but may have limited duties with the Space Security program.
The South Asia program works on strengthening the nuclear nonproliferation regime in general while advancing confidence building and nuclear risk-reduction measures between India and Pakistan. The program also addresses some non-nuclear South Asian security issues.
The Space Security Program works to develop a code of conduct for responsible space-faring nations, increase awareness of the dangers of deploying space weapons, and offer alternatives to space weapons. The program also provides policy-makers with the information needed to make wise choices on space security.
The vast majority of the intern's time would be spent working on issues related to India-Pakistan strategic stability and crisis management, as well as on projects related to the integrety of the global nonproliferation system.
In addition to working on these issues, the intern will engage in life at Stimson. The intern will gain from interacting with other staff, meeting fellow interns, and participating in Stimson's events. Located in the heart of Washington, the intern will have the opportunity to attend events that feature some of the best experts on South Asia and nonproliferation issues.
Internships are volunteer experience only. All internships are unpaid. For more information, please visit the follwing link.
http://stimson.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-311271.html
This internship provides an excellent opportunity for individuals with a demonstrated interest in these topics to enhance their understanding of the issues and build on their experiences. This internship is suitable for those with some background in South Asian regional studies or nonproliferation but little work experience. The intern will have the unique opportunity to work on a variety of topics during the term. The intern will be primarily associated with the South Asia program, but may have limited duties with the Space Security program.
The South Asia program works on strengthening the nuclear nonproliferation regime in general while advancing confidence building and nuclear risk-reduction measures between India and Pakistan. The program also addresses some non-nuclear South Asian security issues.
The Space Security Program works to develop a code of conduct for responsible space-faring nations, increase awareness of the dangers of deploying space weapons, and offer alternatives to space weapons. The program also provides policy-makers with the information needed to make wise choices on space security.
The vast majority of the intern's time would be spent working on issues related to India-Pakistan strategic stability and crisis management, as well as on projects related to the integrety of the global nonproliferation system.
In addition to working on these issues, the intern will engage in life at Stimson. The intern will gain from interacting with other staff, meeting fellow interns, and participating in Stimson's events. Located in the heart of Washington, the intern will have the opportunity to attend events that feature some of the best experts on South Asia and nonproliferation issues.
Internships are volunteer experience only. All internships are unpaid. For more information, please visit the follwing link.
http://stimson.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-311271.html
Thursday, February 7, 2013
2013 Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit Now Accepting Applications
Now Accepting Applications for the 2013 Duke-UNC China
Leadership Summit (CLS)
CLS, now in its third year,
is a three-day conference hosted between Duke University and the University of
North Carolina - Chapel Hill. CLS aims to strengthen Duke-UNC collaboration by
bringing together undergraduate and graduate students from Duke, UNC, and other
top universities in the US and China with acute and demonstrated interests in
US-China affairs. CLS aims not only to offer a series of esteemed US-China
speakers to the general Duke and UNC public, but also to generate
interdisciplinary interest and discussion, create opportunities for research
presentation and collaboration, and present networking opportunities to explore
potential careers and other China-related opportunities for delegates and
attendants. The conference will create a networking platform for members of
both campuses to discuss issues related to the growing US-China rivalry and
present and collaborate on innovative ideas for tackling future issues.
In addition to applying to
be a delegate, students can be chosen as moderators for panels during the
conference. We also encourage applicants who would like to present relevant
research at the conference to apply.
This year’s conference theme
is Sustainability: the sustainability of China’s environmental policies, its
economic policies and trade relations with the United States, prevalent
political trends and models, as well as issues of cultural and social
transition.
For a tentative schedule
along with a list of confirmed speakers please visit our website,
dukeunccls.org.
The link to the application
is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fD1AK0wOAfN2Q86ktuZSm6dBv7v8Tg_rHf5P9S_pEtM/viewform
Application is due FEBRUARY
22, 11:59 PM. All interviews will be conducted before March 7 and all decisions
made by March 8. Please contact dukeunccls@gmail.com with any questions.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance (TUSA) ‘Ambassador’ Scholarships
The Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance (TUSA) is pleased to announce that ‘Ambassador’ Scholarships are again being offered to U.S. college students during the summer of 2013.
There is no requirement for proficiency in Chinese language... indeed, the program's aim is to provide opportunities to those who have not experienced a study-aboard program either in China or Taiwan, but are eager to pursue some overseas immersion Mandarin and cultural study. Other requirements include full-time student status, minimum 3.0 GPA, and two letters of recommendation from college professors. Accepted students will be enrolled in the Chinese Language Center at the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU,http://www.ncku.edu.tw ) in Tainan City, Taiwan. The University is recognized as one of the two top institutions of higher education in Taiwan. The application period ends on Feb. 15, 2013 for early acceptance and March 31, 2013 for general acceptance. Applications can be submitted on line at www.taiwanusalliance.com .
The 2013 TUSA program starts July 1 and ends August 23th. A stipend of NT $25,000 (US $800) per month for two months (July & August) will be awarded to each scholarship recipient. The scholarship is budgeted to cover tuition, dormitory fees, all program-related travel and excursions, and accident/outpatient health insurance. The program is sponsored by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan, and a total of 36 ‘Ambassador’ students will be accepted for the 2013 class.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK INTERNSHIP
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK INTERNSHIP, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Deadline for Application: 19-Feb-2013 5:00 PM Manila Time
Position Title: Intern NARO - 1319
Location: Washington DC,US
Department: Strategy and Policy Department
Division: North American Representative Office
Internship Topic: Development Communications
Summary of Job Description
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) North American Representative Office (NARO) is seeking applicants to participate in a development communications internship at ADB’s office in Washington, D.C. on a part-time basis starting in Spring 2013.
Development Communications is an important tool for IFIs like ADB to connect with donors, governments, private sector, researchers and other stake holders. For ADB’s North American Representative Office (NARO), this form of communications entails engaging with the U.S. government, Congress, think tanks, universities, diplomatic corps, and members of the media.
While communicating to stakeholders takes a traditional role through educating, informing, and engaging key influencers, the function of development communications has evolved from one-way communications (i.e., electronic communications, website posting) to two-way interaction that elicits the feedback of stakeholders on issues important to an organization like ADB (ie., the use of social media that encourages response and discussion). As ADB NARO expands its outreach activities through the United States and Canada, it will be important to examine two-way development communications best practices and determine how this medium is used to reach out to stakeholders.
With the help of ADB NARO staff, the prospective ADB intern will examine development communications best practices industry wide, including other IFIs, international organizations, private sector, government agencies, NGOs and civil society in an effort to create recommendations for ADB NARO to pursue in engaging stakeholders.
Scope of Work
The intern will work closely and collaboratively with ADB NARO staff including the Resident Director General, Deputy Representative and External Relations Officer.
The intern will:
· Research on development communications best practices.
· Assist with outreach for government, Congressional and academic events and briefings.
· Attend events and briefings at think tank organizations, universities, congressional hearings and government agencies and write event summaries for NARO staff.
· Assist with media outreach including editing press releases and updating the media database.
· Assist the External Relations Officer in disseminating news alerts to stakeholders on issues pertaining to ADB’s sector and thematic work.
· Work closely with NARO staff in planning and implementing special projects or programs.
· Assist with other tasks and projects as needed, such as office coverage (i.e. phone coverage, data entry, etc.), providing administrative and logistical support for visiting ADB missions (i.e. setting up appointments, preparation of briefing books, etc.), and contributing to the preparation of a quarterly report.
Expected Outcomes
· Complete a research paper at the end of the internship.
· Present the report formally to ADB staff in the Washington, D.C. office and to staff in ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines via video conferencing.
Education Requirements
Candidates must:
· be enrolled in a Master’s- or PhD-level program, at a school in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, both prior to and after the internship assignment; and
· be engaged in academic study in a field directly related to ADB's work (preference will be given to graduate students majoring in international relations, development studies, economics, political science, communications or fields related to the scope of the internship).
Relevant Experience
· Should have relevant professional experience.
· Should demonstrate research and writing skills, and knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
· Must be familiar with social media tools.
· Must possess an excellent command of English.
Core Competencies
Candidates must be able to:
· exhibit professionalism in the conduct of his/her project tasks.
· analyze data and recommend solutions.
· be self-directed.
· build professional relationships to achieve results.
· prioritize work to achieve assignment outcomes.
· experience in statistical packages.
Reporting Relationships / Other Information
Other Information
· Candidates must be a United States national or a Canadian national with work permit for the full internship duration.
· Past interns are ineligible to apply in subsequent years.
· Close relatives of ADB personnel are ineligible to apply but ADB spouses may apply if the eligibility requirements are met.
· Assignment will commence in April 2013 and will continue on a part-time basis for a period of up to 6 months.
[ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS]
Submit your CV by uploading in “Documents” section in the application.
Answer essay questions below in MS WORD or PDF document, maximum of 1500 words per question. Upload in "Documents" portion in the application.
ESSAY QUESTIONS
(1) Describe one example of your experience that demonstrated your interest in working in ADB.
(2) Highlight your qualifications that will help accomplish this internship assignment (e.g., course work, research, work experience, etc.)
Non-submission of CV and essays will deem application INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT BE PROCESSED FURTHER.
For more information and to apply, visit: www.adb.org/internship
Deadline for Application: 19-Feb-2013 5:00 PM Manila Time
Position Title: Intern NARO - 1319
Location: Washington DC,US
Department: Strategy and Policy Department
Division: North American Representative Office
Internship Topic: Development Communications
Summary of Job Description
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) North American Representative Office (NARO) is seeking applicants to participate in a development communications internship at ADB’s office in Washington, D.C. on a part-time basis starting in Spring 2013.
Development Communications is an important tool for IFIs like ADB to connect with donors, governments, private sector, researchers and other stake holders. For ADB’s North American Representative Office (NARO), this form of communications entails engaging with the U.S. government, Congress, think tanks, universities, diplomatic corps, and members of the media.
While communicating to stakeholders takes a traditional role through educating, informing, and engaging key influencers, the function of development communications has evolved from one-way communications (i.e., electronic communications, website posting) to two-way interaction that elicits the feedback of stakeholders on issues important to an organization like ADB (ie., the use of social media that encourages response and discussion). As ADB NARO expands its outreach activities through the United States and Canada, it will be important to examine two-way development communications best practices and determine how this medium is used to reach out to stakeholders.
With the help of ADB NARO staff, the prospective ADB intern will examine development communications best practices industry wide, including other IFIs, international organizations, private sector, government agencies, NGOs and civil society in an effort to create recommendations for ADB NARO to pursue in engaging stakeholders.
Scope of Work
The intern will work closely and collaboratively with ADB NARO staff including the Resident Director General, Deputy Representative and External Relations Officer.
The intern will:
· Research on development communications best practices.
· Assist with outreach for government, Congressional and academic events and briefings.
· Attend events and briefings at think tank organizations, universities, congressional hearings and government agencies and write event summaries for NARO staff.
· Assist with media outreach including editing press releases and updating the media database.
· Assist the External Relations Officer in disseminating news alerts to stakeholders on issues pertaining to ADB’s sector and thematic work.
· Work closely with NARO staff in planning and implementing special projects or programs.
· Assist with other tasks and projects as needed, such as office coverage (i.e. phone coverage, data entry, etc.), providing administrative and logistical support for visiting ADB missions (i.e. setting up appointments, preparation of briefing books, etc.), and contributing to the preparation of a quarterly report.
Expected Outcomes
· Complete a research paper at the end of the internship.
· Present the report formally to ADB staff in the Washington, D.C. office and to staff in ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines via video conferencing.
Education Requirements
Candidates must:
· be enrolled in a Master’s- or PhD-level program, at a school in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, both prior to and after the internship assignment; and
· be engaged in academic study in a field directly related to ADB's work (preference will be given to graduate students majoring in international relations, development studies, economics, political science, communications or fields related to the scope of the internship).
Relevant Experience
· Should have relevant professional experience.
· Should demonstrate research and writing skills, and knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
· Must be familiar with social media tools.
· Must possess an excellent command of English.
Core Competencies
Candidates must be able to:
· exhibit professionalism in the conduct of his/her project tasks.
· analyze data and recommend solutions.
· be self-directed.
· build professional relationships to achieve results.
· prioritize work to achieve assignment outcomes.
· experience in statistical packages.
Reporting Relationships / Other Information
Other Information
· Candidates must be a United States national or a Canadian national with work permit for the full internship duration.
· Past interns are ineligible to apply in subsequent years.
· Close relatives of ADB personnel are ineligible to apply but ADB spouses may apply if the eligibility requirements are met.
· Assignment will commence in April 2013 and will continue on a part-time basis for a period of up to 6 months.
[ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS]
Submit your CV by uploading in “Documents” section in the application.
Answer essay questions below in MS WORD or PDF document, maximum of 1500 words per question. Upload in "Documents" portion in the application.
ESSAY QUESTIONS
(1) Describe one example of your experience that demonstrated your interest in working in ADB.
(2) Highlight your qualifications that will help accomplish this internship assignment (e.g., course work, research, work experience, etc.)
Non-submission of CV and essays will deem application INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT BE PROCESSED FURTHER.
For more information and to apply, visit: www.adb.org/internship
Friday, February 1, 2013
Congressional-Executive Commission on China Summer 2013 Internship Announcement
Congressional-Executive Commission on
China Summer 2013 Internship Announcement
Deadline: March 1, 2013
The Congressional-Executive
Commission on China (www.cecc.gov) is offering paid internships to qualified
undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates this coming summer in
Washington, D.C. Interns must be U.S. citizens. The application deadline is
March 1, 2013 for the Summer 2013 internship that runs from June to August
2013. Summer internships are full-time; interns are expected to work from 32 to
40 hours per week. See application instructions below.
CECC internships provide
significant educational and professional experience for undergraduates,
graduate students, or recent graduates with a background in Chinese politics,
law, and society, and strong Chinese language skills.
Interns work closely with the
Commission and its staff on the full array of issues concerning human rights,
the rule of law, and governance in China (including criminal justice,
democratic governance institutions, environmental problems, religious freedom,
freedom of expression, ethnic minority rights, women's rights, etc.).
Interns perform important
research support tasks (often in Chinese), attend seminars, meet Members of
Congress and experts from the United States and abroad, and draft Commission
analyses. Click here for CECC analysis of recent developments in the rule of
law and human rights in China. Interns may also be trained to work with the
Commission's Political Prisoner Database, which has been accessible by the
public since its launch in November 2004 (click here to begin a search).
The CECC staff is committed
to interns’ professional development, and holds regular roundtables for interns
on important China-related issues.
Summer 2013 interns will be
paid $10/hour. Those unable to apply for Summer 2013 internships may apply for
the Spring (February-May) or Fall (September-December). Further details are
available on the Commission's Web site at http://www.cecc.gov/pages/general/employ.php.
Qualifications
• Interns must be U.S. citizens.
• Interns should have completed at
least some China-related coursework. It is also desirable that they have some
background in one or more of the specific human rights and rule of law issues
in the CECC legislative mandate.
• Interns should be able to read
Chinese well enough to assist with research in newspapers, journals, and on Web
sites. More advanced Chinese language capability would be a plus. The
successful candidate for an internship often will have lived or studied in mainland
China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan.
• Although our interns are generally
undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates, others are also welcome
to apply.
Application Instructions for Summer
2013
Interested applicants should
send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for two
references, to the CECC via e-mail to Judy Wright, Director of Administration
at judy.wright@mail.house.gov by March 1, 2013. Applications must be received
by our office no later than 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on March 1. Please discuss
in your cover letter how your professional goals, interests, and background
relate to the Commission's legislative mandate regarding human rights and the
rule of law in China. No phone calls please.
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